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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.28, 1,053.54 and 312.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.28, 1,053.54 and 312.42 is: 468.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.28 : 1,053.54 = 312.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.28/1,053.54 = 312.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.28x = 1,053.54 × 312.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.28x = 329,146.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,146.97/702.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.68

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